For the fast-approaching 17th annual Amelia Island sale, RM Sotheby’s will be offering a carefully curated roster of automobiles ranging from elegant coachbuilt classics to important sports and racing cars during the exciting Amelia Island week, from fun and quirky cars, to elegant classics and powerful exotics, all leading up to the esteemed Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

Off the coast of Northeast Florida, on a secluded barrier island, stands The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Seemingly a world away, yet conveniently located just 25 minutes from the Jacksonville International Airport.

Full results from RM’s Arizona sale, along with details on upcoming events, available at www.rmauctions.com

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RM Sotheby´s Auktion in Arizona - 28.+29.01.2016

With a history of attracting the hobby’s most noteworthy cars, buyers and sellers, RM Sotheby’s will present its 17th annual Arizona Biltmore sale, 28-29 January. Featuring a superb roster of some 150 blue-chip automobiles and select memorabilia, the sale is set to continue RM’s enviable track record in Phoenix.

Leading an incredibly diverse list of offerings for the two-evening sale is the exquisite 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen, chassis no. 130894. An original U.S.-delivery example with known history from new, it is one of very few finished in the most desirable configuration of “longtail”, “high door”, left-hand-drive. A car of unparalleled elegance, it comes to market later this month for the first time in decades.

Ausstellungskatalog 2016 zum durchblättern(auf den Katalog klicken)

Switching gears, the catalogue boasts a trio of adrenaline-pumping Shelby Cobras, headlined by the 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, CSX 3010. One of just 23 examples produced and delivered new to Don Russell Jr., it is the only 427 Cobra to win championships in two countries. Then there’s the 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra 'Dragonsnake', CSX 2093, presented exactly as it competed, including a Weber-carbureted 289 Ford V8 with Bellanger side mount header, four-speed transmission, Cobra Sunburst rear wheels with slicks, wire front wheels, removable hard top and eye-grabbing magenta metal-flake paint. There’s also the 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra, CSX 2561, a turn-key Cobra ready for more trouble-free rallying.

Additional highlights include a selection of some of the most sought-after automobiles from numerous eras and genres. For collectors of American Classics comes a stunning 1929 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Torpedo Convertible Coupe, J-414, one of just six original examples built and featuring a one-off tail design and numerous unique features. There’s also a beautifully restored 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria, believed to be one of just four authentic survivors and offered publicly for the first time, and a stunning example of Briggs Cunningham’s Le Mans dream car, a 1952 Cunningham C-3 Coupe. One of 19 coupes built, and the only Vignale-bodied example actively raced in period, the C-3 boasts numerous one-off features and an exquisite concours restoration by RM Auto Restoration.

Representing iconic touring Ferraris of the 1960s, the catalogue also features a freshly restored 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II, stunning in its original color combination of Blue Sera over Pelle Naturale, along with a luxurious 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS, one of only 200 built and the recipient of a recent cosmetic refreshening.

Not forgetting the more modern examples, the catalogue is rounded out by a superb series of late model collectibles, including a pair of supercars equipped with six-speed manual transmissions—a very desirable specification in today’s market. Included in this group, a highly appointed 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica, the modern, open-top V-12 Ferrari at its best; and quite possibly the lowest mileage six-speed 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640-4, finished in the seldom-seen Oro Adonis

The complete digital catalogue, filled with stunning photographs and expertly researched descriptions on all 150 automobiles hand selected for our Arizona sale, is now available online.

Arizona Concours D’Elegance - 24 January 2016

RM Sotheby’s is a proud sponsor of the third annual Arizona Concours d’Elegance, in Phoenix. Staged on the lawns of the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Arizona Biltmore just days prior to our own auction, the Concours will celebrate the best of automotive design and engineering with a series of spectacular vehicles set for display. If you’re in the area, be sure to say hello to the many RM Sotheby’s Car Specialists in attendance.

The Andrews Collection, unrivalled in terms of its quality and historical significance, represents years of acquisition by lifelong enthusiast and entrepreneur Paul Andrews and his son, Chris. RM Sotheby's will offer a wide selection of memorabilia and mascots and 78 vehicles from the collection on May 2 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ausstellungskatalog 2015 zum durchblättern (auf den Katalog klicken)

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1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet, $6,380,000 - Top sale of the 2015 Amelia Island week and a new auction record for the model

RM Sotheby´s Auction Amelis Island 2015

RM Sotheby’s, the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, achieved spectacular results during its 17th annual Amelia Island sale on the weekend. This was the first official RM Sotheby’s sale since RM Auctions and Sotheby’s formed a strategic partnership in February, and its remarkable results represent the highest total ever recorded for a sale held during the Amelia Island week.

Taking top sale honors of the day and of the entire Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance week was the 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet, chassis no. 1945 SA, achieving a very strong $6,380,000 to comfortably set a new world record for the model at auction.

“We were thrilled to present as significant a car as the 400 Superamerica here at Amelia Island”, said Gord Duff, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “Both the importance of the car and the success of RM Sotheby’s international team in uniting collectors with the world’s finest automobiles is reflected in its result. The outstanding sale total is a sign of the ever-expanding market for blue-chip collector cars, with bidders hailing from no fewer than 22 countries, of which 22 percent were new to RM Sotheby’s.”

Some of the most electric moments of the auction were brought about by the record sales of late model and emerging collectibles. Notable highlights included the exceedingly rare, six-speed manual 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB, which nearly tripled its pre-sale estimate at $682,000, smashing the previous auction record for the model. A pair of Ferrari 512 models also exceeded expectations, with the 1995 F512 M selling for $462,000 and the1980 512 BB garnering $418,000.

Ferrari wasn’t the only high performing marque of the sale, with prices for fantastic Porsche 911s continuing to rise. Amongst numerous examples, a 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring sold for $891,000, a 1988 911 Turbo ‘Slant Nose’ Cabriolet for $363,000, and a 1979 911 Turbo brought $253,000. Japanese collectibles also continue to make waves in the collector car market, with the much-talked-about 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 surpassing its estimate to bring a record-breaking $253,000.

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RM Sotheby’s continues its 2015 calendar in Fort Worth, Texas, May 2 with the presentation of the Andrews Collection. The most significant private car collection ever offered at a single-vendor sale, the Andrews Collection auction will present 78 of the world’s finest automobiles along with an eclectic assortment of memorabilia.

VILLA ERBA - 23 May 2015 - Lake Como, Italy

RM’s exclusive Villa Erba sale, held every two years since 2011, takes place on the beautiful shores of Lake Como, Italy, just one hour north of Milan. It is held in partnership with the revered Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and the events combine to make for an unforgettable celebration of the hobby in one of the world’s most picturesque locations. Early highlights are led by this historic 1952 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta.

MOTOR CITY - 25 July 2015 - Plymouth, Michigan

RM Sotheby's returns to America's automotive capital to celebrate over 20 years of record-setting auctions in the Detroit area. As the official auction house of the Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's, we are proud to host this annual sale which will feature an array of full classics, as well as post-war sports and luxury automobiles

MONTEREY - 14-15 August 2015 - Monterey, California

An established institution for over 25 years, RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction smashes records year after year, and the 2014 auction realized more than $143 million in sales over two days of passionate bidding. The 2015 sale promises to continue the excitement, lifting the gavel on an exceptional roster of 100 blue-chip automobiles. Notable early entries include this landmark 1950 Ferrari 275S/340 America Barchetta, unveiled at last week’s Amelia Island event.

Our 15th year in Arizona has been a success, with 10 vehicles realizing million-dollar-plus results and new auction records being set. That means our 2014 auction season is off to a strong start after our January 16–17 event, with an impressive $45,563,450 million in sales.

The headliner? A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, which, at $8.8 million, set a record as the most valuable car ever sold at an Arizona auction.

“RM Auctions continues to prove that the combination of great cars, knowledgeable clients, and a beautiful venue is a winning formula for both buyers and sellers. This year’s two-day sale was an unqualified success, and it set a terrific benchmark for the entire Arizona auction week, not to mention a fantastic start for the 2014 auction season.” – Ian Kelleher, Car Specialist, RM Auctions

This sale continued RM’s outstanding track record for the sale of important Ferraris at auction, with additional Ferrari highlights from the two-day sale including the beautifully restored 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso,’ chassis 5215 GT, which sold for $2,447,500, setting a new record for the model at public auction; a wonderfully preserved 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, chassis 8349, which sold for $1,815,000; and a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 08353, which sold for $1,485,000.

Next on our exciting 2014 calendar is our debut sale in Paris, France, which takes place on February 5, at Place Vauban. The sale, held during the world famous Retromobile motoring week, will present a spectacular selection of more than 50 automobiles from all sectors of the collector car market. After Paris, on March 8, our season continues with our 16th annual Amelia Island, Florida, sale, where we are the official auction of the renowned Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.